Which of the following is the correct general formula of alkyne?

C_nH_2n+2

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C_nH_2n

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C_nH_2n-2

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C_nH_2n+1

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Solution

The correct option is C
C_nH_2n-2

The aliphatic hydrocarbons that contain a triple bond between two carbon atoms are known as alkynes.They are unsaturated compounds, due to the triple bond between two carbon atoms.They form a homologous series, with general formula $C_{n} H_{2 n - 2}$ .

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